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33 t m c » p u l s e | d e c 2 0 1 9/JA N 2 02 0 • • • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON Received third NIH renewal grant for TMC translational science center Taking a scientific discovery from bench to bedside is a long, expensive journey. In 2019, the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences received $37 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Established in 2006 with one of NIH's inaugural Clinical and Translational Science Awards, the center's priorities involve improv- ing medical outcomes for all populations, including children, older adults, Hispanics, African Americans and LGBTQ people, all of whom have been historically underrep- resented in research. Headquartered at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), the center's partners include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University in the Texas Medical Center, along with The University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas, and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. of Houston College of Medicine residency program during a white coat ceremony. The partnership aims to bring 155 resident positions to Houston by 2020, with plans for 460 total resident positions by 2025. The UH College of Medicine will admit 30 students to its inaugu- ral class, pending accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. • • • UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Created new positions to emphasize innovation In 2019, the University of St. Thomas named Beena George, Ph.D., its first chief innovation officer. Even before the appointment, George's creativity had led to new initiatives, including the Master in Clinical Translation Management (MCTM), a graduate program for business students focused on commercializing biotech- nology and collaborating with incubators and accelerators. Co-creator of the MCTM program is Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., a nanoscience pioneer who joined the university part-time in March as executive vice president of strategic partner- ships. A new medical humanities program is under consideration to prepare students for suc- cessful medical careers while ultimately improv- ing health care for generations of patients. ➟ • • • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Recognized in state statute In 2019, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 826 to recognize The University of Houston College of Medicine in state statute. In addi- tion, architectural renderings of the $80 million medical school building—to be built on the UH campus, across from MacGregor Park—were revealed. The approximately 150,000-square- foot building will include state-of-the-art class- room and meeting spaces, a robust anatomy suite, a full continuum-of-care simulation suite and more. In June, the inaugural group of 39 residents was welcomed to the newly estab- lished HCA Houston Healthcare/University NMLS 62411 • 2121 Sage Rd. Suite 140 • Houston, TX 77056 www.krussell.republicstatemortgage.com Brian Keith Russell Residential Mortgage Loan Originator #284011 krussell@rsmc.net 713 . 2 9 9 . 4 9 8 1 The lending power of a full-service banker with the flexibility that comes with decisions made locally. YOUR HOMETOWN LENDER Patient Safety Communication and Teamwork APRIL 30, 2020 The Westin Houston Medical Center 1709 Dryden Rd. Houston, TX 77030 Additional Speakers Vicki Brownewell, MS, RN Stephen Y. Lai, MD, PhD Janet Leatherwood, MSN, RN Robert A. Phillips, MD, PhD Eric J. Thomas, MD, MPH Jessica Uriarte, PhD Continuing Education Credits Physicians Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Nurses Houston Methodist is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Ridley Barron is an internationally known speaker, author and tireless advocate for patient safety. He is also the founder and president of Ridley Barron Ministries in Thompson Station, Tennessee. Dr. Brent James is known internationally for his work in clinical quality improvement, patient safety and the infrastructure that underlies successful improvement efforts, such as culture change, data systems, payment methods and management roles. FOURTH ANNUAL SYSTEM PATIENT SAFETY SYMPOSIUM Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/patientsafety to register. The University of Houston College of Medicine, shown in a rendering, will admit 30 students to its inaugural class. Credit: courtesy photo

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